A traditional college preparatory program of study is offered at Eagle Hill School. At the same time, EHS recognizes the importance of an individualized program of study and utilizes flexible course scheduling based upon a nine-term academic calendar. Working with their academic advisors, department chairs, and parents, students develop their course of study each year. A standard program of study includes six classes meeting five days per week. One academic credit is awarded for each term completed in each course. Following a traditional four-year program of study,

students enroll in 216 credits (i.e., 6 classes x 9 terms x 4 years).

 

Successful completion of 200 credits is required for graduation. Minimum distribution area requirements are outlined in the table below as are general guidelines for competitive college admission.

 

 

 

Minimum Credits Required for Graduation

 

 

Required Course(s)

Minimum Credits Recommended for Four-Year College Preparation

Arts and Humanities

    English

    History

    Visual & Performing Arts

    Foreign Language

 

 

 

 

86

 

 

Government (8)

 

 

 

 

 

108

Quantitative Reasoning

    Math

    Science

    Computer Applications

 

 

58

 

 

Biology (8)

Office Applications or Internet Research (3)

 

 

70

Core Enrichment

    Pragmatics

    Life Skills

    Physical Education

    Health

 

 

27

 

Seminar on Learning (3)

College Orientation (3)

Personal Finance (3)

Health (4)

Physical Education/Athletics (12)*

 

 

27

 

*3 credits are awarded for each season in which a student participates in athletics; 4 credits must be earned through coursework.

Eagle Hill School is a private co-educational college preparatory boarding school for students with learning disabilities in grades 8-12. Specific learning differences include: Dyslexia, Language Based Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Nonverbal Learning Disability. Eagle Hill School also offers a five week academic and recreational summer camp for students ages 10-18 who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities. Eagle Hill School is the preeminent private high school for students with learning disabilities and ADHD who demonstrate average to above average cognitive ability. Please inquire for more information or visit Eagle Hill School's learning disability resources. Eagle Hill School also publishes Ad Hoc, a peer-reviewed journal on education theory, research, and practice.

 Common acronyms for learning differences and learning disabilities include:

 LD [Learning Disability or Learning Disabilities], LLD [Language Based Learning Disability], ADD [Attention Deficit Disorder], ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder], and NLD [Nonverbal Learning Disability].


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